University of Minnesota Athletics
Leopold Named MVP of Golden Gopher Men's Hockey Team
5/19/2002 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
Leopold and fellow All-American John Pohl were given the Elwin "Doc" Romnes Leadership and Sportsmanship Award. Pohl was also the recipient of the Mike Crupi Most Determined Player Award for the third straight season.
Senior goaltender Adam Hauser was given the Dr. V. George Nagobads Unsung Hero Award. Sophomore Grant Potulny earned the Tom Mohr Playoff MVP Award after collecting four goals in three NCAA Tournament games, including the game-winner in overtime against Maine in the title game. Freshman Keith Ballard was the recipient of the Frank Pond Rookie of the Year Award, and senior Erik Wendell was given the John Mayasich Outstanding Student-Athlete Award. Freshman Judd Stevens received the Donald Clark Community Service Award.
Next up for Head Coach Don Lucia and the Golden Gophers is a trip to the White House to meet President Bush on Tuesday.
2001-02 Golden Gopher Hockey Awards
Donald Clark Community Service Award: Judd Stevens
John Mayasich Outstanding Student Athlete Award: Erik Wendell
Elwin "Doc" Romnes Leadership and Sportsmanship Award: John Pohl & Jordan Leopold
Dr. V. George Nagobads Unsung Hero Award: Adam Hauser
Mike Crupi Most Determined Award: John Pohl
Tom Mohr Playoff MVP Award: Grant Potulny
Frank Pond Rookie of the Year Award: Keith Ballard
John Mariucci Most Valuable Player Award: Jordan Leopold
